If Stolarz actually played hockey last year, i'm guessing they'd have went with him as backup and then picked up an AHL backup off the trash heap. They must not be comfortable with him as NHL backup since he missed so much time last season.

Interesting to see how this shakes out. Maybe Neuvirth's injury is worse than first anticipated or maybe Hextall is ready to say enough with him. If the G situation improves, they can just put Pickard on waivers again. For those who have seen both play, is Pickard better than Lyon?